What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Sofia is to fly which costs $95 - $320 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $95 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Geneva to Sofia?

The distance between Geneva and Sofia is 1437 km. The road distance is 1700.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 54m and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Sofia?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Geneva to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Sofia bus from?

Geneva to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Sofia?

The best way to get from Geneva to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $95 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 27h 56m.

Where does the Geneva to Sofia bus arrive?

Geneva to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 8:40 AM in Geneva and 9:40 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Geneva to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Sofia is 1700 km. It takes approximately 16h 26m to drive from Geneva to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Sofia?

Book your Geneva to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2268+ hotels available in Sofia.

Geneva to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GVA - SOF
5h 18m
$95–320
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 54m
$273–517
Drive 1,700.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Sofiacar 1,700.4 km
16h 26m
$343–496
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Ljubljana bus stationbus FlixBus N953
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
27h 56m
$171–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genève, Place des Alpes to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
32h 17m
$301–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
32h 26m
$231–489

Geneva to Sofia by train and bus

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25h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,436.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana in around 27h 56m.

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